Description: The Nikon FM is a classic, fully mechanical 35mm SLR film camera manufactured in Japan from 1977 to 1982. Highly regarded for its rugged copper-aluminum build, it is fully operational without batteries and remains a popular, reliable choice for both beginners and professionals. Fitted with a sharp, contrasty, and easy to use Nikkor 50mm f2 Ai.
Key Specifications
Type: Manual-focus, manual exposure 35mm SLR.
Shutter: Fully mechanical Copal square metal-bladed shutter (speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec + Bulb).
Battery: Two 1.5V LR44 or SR44 cells (only required to power the light meter).
Lens Mount: Nikon F-mount (supports AI and non-AI lenses).
Flash Sync: 1/125th of a second.
Weight: ~580 grams.
Condition:
- In excellent cosmetic condition with very minor signs of careful use (please check carefully all pictures provided).
- The focusing screen has some light scratches with some tiny specks in it. We judge this is not an obstruction.
- Fully tested with film Kentmere 100, check gallery for results.
Body:
- Body deep cleaned
- light seals replaced where needed.
- Mirror damper replaced
- The bottom plate was removed for cleaning.
- Winding arm gears cleaned and re-lubricated.
Optic: in excellent condition.
- Disassembled and cleaned .
- All movements are smooth.
- No scratches, fungi, haze or internal specks.
- delivers fantastic sharp pictures (see our photo gallery taken with the lens.)
Functions: All tested with real film, and processed.
- Meter working correctly.
- All shutter speeds sound correct.
- Self timer works.
- Bulb setting works.
- Flash functions working.
- Film loaded into camera, take up spool and advancement working correctly.
- Film release and rewind working correctly.
- All modes, Auto, Manual and B, working accurately
Included with the camera:
- Soft release button.
- Batteries: 2 x Type LR44.
- Generic lens cap.
- New funky nylon neck strap.

































